Literature can be broadly categorized into prose, drama, and poetry, each with its unique characteristics and methods of engagement. Prose is structured in sentences and paragraphs, focusing on plot and character development rather than the auditory elements emphasized in poetry.
Since dramas are meant to be acted out in front of an audience, it’s hard to fully appreciate them when looking only at pages of text. Students respond best to dramas, and grasp their mechanics more fully when exposed to film or theater versions or encouraged to read aloud or act out scenes during class.
MEDIA
ACCIDENTS
NOVEL
TRAGEDY
DRAMA
ROMANCE
NON FICTION
POETRY
This is often considered the oldest form of literature. Before writing was invented, oral stories were commonly put into some sort of poetic form to make them easier to remember and recite. Poetry today is usually written down but is still sometimes performed.
PROSE
Prose is written in complete sentences and organized in paragraphs. Instead of focusing on sound, which is what poetry does, prose tends to focus on plot and characters.